Freedom to Speak Up Guardian

We are looking for a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian who will play a visible, trusted and influential role across the organisation. You’ll work closely with Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair, helping to shape a culture where openness is the norm and every colleague feels confident and safe to speak up. You’ll also build and lead a vibrant network of Freedom to Speak Up champions, ensuring the speak‑up message reaches every team, every service and every corner of the organisation.

• Develop and deliver communication and engagement programmes to increase visibility of the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian amongst staff.
• Promote local speaking up processes and sources of support and guidance, demonstrate the impact that speaking up is having in the organisation, and celebrate speaking up.
• Ensure that all staff are aware of, and have access to, support to help them speak up.
• Develop, train and support a network of ‘champions’ to ensure that Freedom to Speak Up reaches all parts of the organisation and everyone has easy access to someone outside their immediate line management chain who can advise and support the
• Ensure that induction presentations include freedom to speak up information and explain the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian role.

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Gleaves Job title: Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Lead Email address: ***email_hidden***